Yes, we’re getting close through one of the must-see points of our trip. After an almost 4 hours plane-trip from São Paulo, here we are in São Luís,the only Brazilian state capital (capital of Maranhão state) founded by the French, sits at the northwest corner of the Ilha de São Luís, which is separated from the mainland only by narrow channels. The city itself is divided by the Rio Anil. South of the Anil, Cenro Historíco (UNESCO World Heritage Site)will welcome you with its enchanting neighborhood of cobbled streets and pastel-colored colonial mansions while some handsomely restored with colorful ceramics, many others still deep in tropical decay. As a truth of many developing countries, the historical center of São Luís shelters for downscale. In this way, high crime rate becomes necessarily. Later, we learned from an official poster in a bus, that 75 people were killed during a month. Boommm!!! But, I don’t say this to scare you, I just want to warn you that danger starts generally when the weather gets dark – welcome the Amazon of the cities – but for all that, it’s still a really charming place. During the day this cute city becomes like a film set with the reggie timbre (here is Brazil’s reggie capital as well) from its every streets. Still, after the dinner don’t be late, back to your hotel room and plan for the tomorrow’s trip for Barreirinhas. Because after a little challenging bus trip for the most beautiful scene of your life will be waiting for you there.

While wandering around I suddenly say here really looks like a Lisbon. Ok ok I’ve never been there but if you are someone reading a bit about cities and listening a friend’s memories who is Lisbon lover and has a boyfriend living there, it’s not hard to make this presumption. After that this idea stuck in our minds and when we arrived our hotel after a bit googling, found that while architects building all these apartments, they took Lisbon as an example and follow the same model here.

Where to stay ? : A beautiful 19th-century house restored, hotelized, and named asCasa Lavinia. With its sympathetic Italian owner, workers and concept suit rooms you can prefer here without any hesitation. It consists of 12 normal, 4 suit rooms. Every suit has their own history and name. They are from Africa, Brazil, Italy and elsewhere. Ours was from Africa, Zanzibar. Although we’ve never been there with the atmosphere of the room and the ornaments , it made us feel like we are there. In addition an excellent breakfast is served in a cool courtyard dining area is another reason for you to stay here.